Ghost protocol – Snapchat as a method of surveillance

Social-media material and verification

This paper examines public material available through Snapchat’s Snap Map as a source of investigative information. It identifies reliance on the location information supplied by the platform as a limitation and recommends independent forensic verification.

The DFRWS record provides the paper and presentation slides. This is historical research: it does not establish that the collection methods remain functional on the current Snapchat platform.

The work forms part of Dr Richard Matthews’ professional research. It predates RHEM Labs Pty Ltd and is not presented as a current corporate surveillance product.